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Xavi confirms Frenkie de Jong as captain and explains reasons
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Xavi confirmed Frenkie de Jong as captain for Netherlands' Nations League matches against Greece and Germany, with Virgil van Dijk unavailable due to injury.
Xavi Hernández, Netherlands manager, confirmed Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong as captain for Friday's Nations League Group A2 match against Greece at the Johan Cruyff Arena and Monday's fixture against Germany in Berlin. Van Dijk is absent due to physical issues.
Xavi explained his choice, citing De Jong's personality and desire to improve, along with his quality as one of the world's best midfielders. Real Madrid's Denzel Dumfries will serve as vice-captain, with Liverpool's Cody Gakpo as third captain. De Jong will earn his 71st cap for the Netherlands, having debuted in 2018.
The Dutch side leads Group A2 on eight points, level with Greece, while Germany has five and Serbia none.
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